Tubus

Tubus are a species of alien organism found on planets and moons with thin atmospheres across the galaxy. They can be sampled with the Genetic Sampler and scanned with the Short Range Composition Scanner. They have a clonal colony range of 800m.

Highly specialised organisms that can grow to extreme heights, which peak when in a mature state. The organism's height and ability to survive is largely constrained by gravity. The lack of any real atmospheric weather has not put evolutionary pressure on the towers to be strong, so they form tall but thin structures which cannot be supported in high-gravity environments. The tower is formed from wrapped leaf-like structures, which create a regulated chimney void. This is used by the organism to create and maintain an artificial internal atmosphere, where discrete chemical processes can be undertaken along the length of the tower. Waste gases and other material may be released from the top of the tower. Some species feature external rings that can be used to gauge an organism's age.

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Description

Tubi are named after their tubular structure. They grow on plains or on flat patches between rocky terrain.^[1]

Types

There are five known types of Tubus:

Tubus Cavas
Tubus Compagibus
Tubus Conifer
Tubus Rosarium
Tubus Sororibus

Distance

Minimum distance between two genetic samples: 800 m

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin atmosphere
Rocky or High Metal Content planets
Maximum gravity: 0.15
Mean temperature between 160 K and 190 K

PLANET TYPE	ATMOSPHERE TYPE	SPECIES
High Metal Content	Ammonia Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide rich	Tubus sororibus
Rocky	Ammonia	Tubus rosarium
Rocky	Dioxyde de Carbone Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide rich (Temperature : 160 K - 190 K)	Tubus cavas Tubus compagibus Tubus conifer

Colored variants

Colored variant determined by the parent star type:

STAR TYPE	COLOR
O
B	Emerald
A	Indigo
F	Grey
G	Red
K	Maroon
M	Teal
L	Turquoise
T	Mauve
TTS	Ocher
Y
W
D
N	Amethyst

Tubus cavas

Description

A tubus species that extends pale vertical stalks composed of rigid modules. Colourful fronds frequently appear in the gaps between segments and aid with controlling gaseous exchange.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon dioxide atmosphere
Rocky planets
Maximum gravity: 0.15
Mean temperature between 160 K and 190 K

Tubus compagibus

Description

A tubus species with narrow pale segments and fronds growing between each module. A wide crown of leaves at the peak hold spores on their undersides, to germinate across a wide area.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon dioxide atmosphere
Rocky planets
Maximum gravity: 0.15
Mean temperature between 160 K and 190 K

Tubus conifer

Description

A tubus species formed from hollow vertical cylinders that can reach heights of six metres. Mature specimens are capped with a downtu rned crown that can distribute seeds on the wind across a wide area.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon dioxide atmosphere
Rocky planets
Maximum gravity: 0.15
Mean temperature between 160 K and 190 K

Tubus rosarium

Description

This tubus species is composed of squat tubes growing into a vertical spire. The upper pods of mature specimens produce explosive seed pods on their outer skin.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Ammonia atmosphere
Rocky planets
Maximum gravity: 0.15
Mean temperature superior to 160 K

Tubus sororibus

Description

This species of tubus grows a cluster of hollow stalks composed of rigid segments. Over time these become capped with a growth that flowers and produces seeds.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon dioxide or Ammonia atmosphere
High Metal Content planets
Maximum gravity: 0.15
Mean temperature between 160 K and 190 K

Locations

System	Planet	Coordinates	Type	Reported By
Yaimoea GP-S c19-0	2 e	-32.5532, 108.9392	Cavas	CMDR Methan Disery
Aucoks RO-X d2-79	4 f		Compagibus	CMDR Llorensan
Iowropp YM-Q d6-1	A 6 a	-71.7513, -39.5083	Conifer	CMDR Methan Disery
LBN 623 Sector BQ-Y d42	7	9.6279, -49.0002	Sororibus - Indigo	CMDR Flury